Pastor Tom shared the story of Nathaniel, who initially doubted Jesus because He was from Nazareth, a place thought to produce nothing good. But when Nathaniel looked into Jesus’s eyes, he knew He was the Messiah. This teaches us that it doesn’t matter where we come from; Jesus saves us and brings good from our lives.

Pastor Tom illustrated this with stories of Wendy Stoker, a professional high diver born without arms, who overcame tremendous odds to succeed, and Alex Smith, a professional football player who shattered his knee during a game. Despite the worst knee injury in football history and a severe infection that nearly led to amputation, Smith defied the odds and returned to the field less than two years later. These stories remind us that Jesus understands our struggles and sees our scars. Despite our pasts, our scars testify to how Jesus saved us by His grace.